Senior Director, Finance

Walmart Inc.; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Director, Finance to lead strategic financial initiatives, collaborate across the enterprise, and scale Global Platforms while fostering integrity and accountability.

You will guide talent development, deliver financial planning and ROI analyses, and partner with market teams to optimize resource allocation and drive sustainable growth. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, scenario planning, and clear financial storytelling for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic Execution: Support strategy development and execution, identifying key considerations, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Deliver Results & Scenario Planning: Develop scenarios and pathways to achieve targets, assess potential outcomes, and drive results.
• Quantify & Prioritize Opportunities: Evaluate the “size of the prize” to compare opportunities and inform prioritization.
• Evaluate Investments & Returns: Assess capital investments, ROI/IRR, and post-investment performance to support informed decision-making.
• Analyze Economics & Cost Structure: Leverage analytics to identify productivity opportunities, understand cost drivers, and evaluate unit economics.
• Connect Across a Global, Matrixed Business: Coordinate across markets, International, U.S., and platform teams to align strategies and priorities.
• Optimize Business Choices: Conduct cost-benefit analyses and determine required lift to help leaders evaluate options and make informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Director, Finance, leads the development and execution of strategic financial by collaborating across the enterprise to support market customer value propositions (CVP) and scaling of Global Platforms. The Senior Director also guides talent development and promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement to advance organizational objectives and deliver sustainable business results.

About the team

The team supports scaling Global Operations and Platforms across Walmart’s markets by translating enterprise priorities into strategic execution. They deliver comprehensive financial planning, strategic analysis, and investment evaluation to drive results and optimize resource allocation. Collaborating across global and market teams, they focus on aligning customer value propositions with economic insights, prioritizing initiatives, and maximizing growth, agility, and efficiency. The team plays a critical role in linking strategy with execution through rigorous financial modeling, risk management, and communication, ensuring informed decision-making and sustained business performance in a complex, matrixed environment.

What you’ll do

• Drive Strategic Execution: Support strategy development and execution, identifying key considerations, opportunities, and trade-offs.
• Deliver Results & Scenario Planning: Develop scenarios and pathways to achieve targets, assess potential outcomes, and drive results.
• Quantify & Prioritize Opportunities: Evaluate the “size of the prize” to compare opportunities and inform prioritization.
• Evaluate Investments & Returns: Assess capital investments, ROI/IRR, and post-investment performance to support informed decision-making.
• Analyze Economics & Cost Structure: Leverage analytics to identify productivity opportunities, understand cost drivers, and evaluate unit economics.
• Connect Across a Global, Matrixed Business: Coordinate across markets, International, U.S., and platform teams to align strategies and priorities.
• Optimize Business Choices: Conduct cost-benefit analyses and determine required lift to help leaders evaluate options and make informed decisions.

What you’ll bring

• Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams and driving consensus on financial decisions.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and business case development for executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement business strategies that optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills and financial narrative to effectively collaborate with leadership and stakeholders across departments.

Salaries & Compensation

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
• It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
• Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
• For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 6 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area OR 8 years’ experience in accounting, finance, or related area.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ experience leading and completing cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic Planning, Working in a large corporate environment, agency, or headquarters, Working in a matrixed organization Masters: Business Administration Financial & Insurance - Certified Public Accountant - Certification

Primary Location

703 Associate Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. Fifty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mom-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world's biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: our commitment to helping our customers save money so they can live better. Today, we’re reinventing the shopping experience and our associates are at the heart of it. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of retail, improving millions of lives around the world. This is that place where your passions meet purpose. Join our family and create a career you’re proud of.